How to Draw a Chicken Monster (Easy Steps for Kids)
Draw this chicken monster in 6 easy steps with a pencil and eraser. It takes about 15 minutes and works for ages 5 and up. Print the free step-by-step page below. The page comes from Kevin Coulston’s book How to Draw: Cool Stuff.

- Step-by-step drawing
- Ages 5+
- Grades K–2
- Easy
- About 15 min
You’ll need
- Pencil and eraser
- Paper, or the printed page
- Crayons, markers or colored pencils
You’ll practice
- Breaking a drawing into simple shapes
- Following steps in order
- Adding your own details
How to Draw A Chicken Monster – Free Page from How to Draw: Cool Stuff
If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the drawing themes out there—robots, aliens, monsters, animals, mermaids—and you're not sure where to start, How to Draw: Cool Stuff might be exactly what you need. It’s a sampler-style book that features a wide mix of imaginative characters, and it’s one of the most flexible entries in my How to Draw series.
And today, I’ve got a fun freebie to share—a page from the book showing you how to draw a chicken monster. It’s weird in the best way, and a great example of the kind of creativity this book is built to encourage.
How to Draw A Chicken Monster: Free Step-by-Step Page
The free page included with this post comes straight out of How to Draw: Cool Stuff. You’ll learn how to draw a chicken monster in just a few easy steps, following the same format found throughout the book: clear, simple shapes that build up gradually to create a finished character with personality.
This four-eyed chicken monster is more than just a silly creature. It’s a great way for young artists to practice drawing symmetry, expression, posture, and small details like claws, a beak, and goofy eyeballs. If you’re looking for a playful starting point, learning how to draw a chicken monster is a great way to dive into cartooning without overthinking it.
About the Book: How to Draw: Cool Stuff
How to Draw: Cool Stuff was created for kids (and grownups) who like everything. If your child can’t decide whether they want to draw aliens, sea creatures, or goofy robots—they don’t have to choose. This book pulls inspiration from a wide variety of themes and combines them into one place, so it never gets boring.
You might start with a monster, move to a cute animal, then shift gears and draw a spooky robot or a bubbly mermaid. One day it’s a fish with fangs, the next day it’s a monster made of macaroni. And in between? You might land on something totally weird and wonderful, like learning how to draw a chicken monster.

What Makes This Book a Great Starting Point?
When I designed How to Draw: Cool Stuff, I wanted to create something that felt open-ended. Instead of locking into one theme, it gives artists the freedom to experiment and explore. That’s what makes it a solid first book for anyone curious about drawing cartoons but unsure where to begin.
You’re not committing to one category—you’re getting a taste of everything. And sometimes, that’s the best way to find out what you love to draw most. Maybe drawing that chicken monster leads you to invent your own flock of bizarre birds. Or maybe it inspires a whole cast of monster farm animals.
That’s part of the fun. When you learn how to draw a chicken monster, you’re not just copying a character—you’re learning how to invent your own.
The How to Draw Series: Accessible and Imaginative
How to Draw: Cool Stuff is part of my larger How to Draw series, which was created to help kids build drawing skills while having fun. Every book in the series follows a step-by-step format with clear, beginner-friendly instructions that focus on confidence, not perfection.
The goal is to make drawing accessible. No fancy materials needed. No long lectures about technique. Just pencils, paper, and a bit of time.
That’s why learning how to draw a chicken monster in this book feels so natural. It’s not about mastering realism or getting proportions exact—it’s about telling a visual story through shape, humor, and creativity.
And once a child gets the hang of one character, they’re ready to try more. The format stays consistent, which helps build momentum. It’s easy to stick with it because each page offers something fresh but familiar.
Why Learn How to Draw A Chicken Monster?
It might sound like a joke, but drawing silly creatures is a great way to improve real skills. When your subject is a four-eyed chicken monster, there's no pressure to be perfect—and that’s exactly what helps kids feel comfortable.
When you learn how to draw a chicken monster, you’re practicing:
- Character Design: Combining real animal traits with imaginary ones.
- Symmetry and Asymmetry: Balancing features like multiple eyes, feathers, and limbs.
- Creativity and Humor: Leaning into the absurd to make something memorable.
- Visual Storytelling: Giving personality to a character using only lines and shapes.
And maybe most importantly, you’re having fun. If drawing feels like play, you’ll want to keep doing it. And the more you draw, the better you get.
Free Activity Page (save and print):

A Flexible Book for Curious Artists
Because How to Draw: Cool Stuff covers such a wide range of themes, it works well in all kinds of situations. It’s a great pick for:
- Kids who get bored easily
- Families with multiple kids who like different things
- Classroom use, art clubs, and after-school programs
- Gifting when you’re not sure what the recipient is into
And of course, it’s perfect if you just want to learn how to draw a chicken monster and see where it takes you.
How to Get the Most Out of the Free Page
Download the freebie and follow the steps carefully. Don’t rush. Take your time with each line, and feel free to add your own twist. Does your chicken monster need glasses? A scarf? Laser vision? Go for it.
Once you’ve drawn the chicken monster from the guide, try sketching a different version from memory. Then invent a few more. What does a duck monster look like? Or a turkey with ten legs? This is where the fun really begins—once you start using the guide as a springboard for your own ideas.

Final Thoughts: Start Drawing Today
If you’re curious, creative, or just looking for something fun to do with your sketchbook, How to Draw: Cool Stuff is a great entry point. You don’t have to commit to a specific theme, and you’ll still get to experiment with all kinds of characters.
So if you’ve ever wondered how to draw a chicken monster, now’s your chance. Grab the free page, pick up a pencil, and let your imagination take over.
Because sometimes, the weirdest ideas make the best drawings—and drawing is always more fun when it doesn’t take itself too seriously.
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Draw it 3 ways
Every FirstArtBooks theme comes in three formats. Trace it, draw it step by step, or copy it square by square: the more ways kids draw a character, the better they know it.
- How to Draw
Draw it step by stepYou’re on this pageSee all How to Draw books - Trace Then Color
Trace & Color A Cute 4-Eyed MonsterSame theme · Ages 3+See all Trace Then Color books - Draw by Grid
Cyclops Teddy Bear Monster Grid Drawing ExerciseSame theme · Ages 7+See all Draw by Grid books
Finished? Draw the scene next
- Add a background: draw a monster school with a chalkboard.
- Write one line under your picture to finish this story:
The teacher asked a question, and…
That’s a picture book page. Draw two more and you have a whole story.
Draw it, then write about it
Give your chicken monster a name and a job. What makes it happy, and what makes it grumpy? Write two or three sentences.
Directed drawing and writing worksheets for this lesson: Chicken Monster Directed Drawing and Writing Worksheet, with a kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd–3rd grade writing page.
Print a draw-and-write sheet: a box for the drawing and lines for the story. Primary lines (K–2) · Regular lines (grades 2–5)
Want to make it a whole story? Try the comic story starter or fold a mini-book in Story Studio.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- It looks scary when you wanted silly.
- Make the eyes big and round and the teeth small and square. Big eyes make any monster friendly.
- All the parts are crowded together.
- Draw the body big first, and leave room for arms, horns and feet around it.
- The horns or arms don’t match.
- Draw one side, then the other right away while you still remember the size.
- Pressing hard from the very first step.
- Use light, sketchy lines first. You can erase them easily and go over the lines you keep at the end.
More in 10 common drawing mistakes kids make.
Talk about it
For the grown-up: ask one or two of these while your child draws. There are no wrong answers.
- Is this monster scary, silly or shy? What makes you think so?
- What does this monster like to eat for breakfast?
- What name fits this character?
- Which step was the trickiest? What did you do to get past it?
More ideas in 25 questions to ask kids about their art.
Questions about this drawing lesson
What age is this chicken monster drawing lesson for?
Ages 5 and up (about grades K to 2). Younger kids can follow along with a grown-up, one step at a time.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes. Kids who add their own details or a background often keep going longer.
What supplies do you need?
Pencil and eraser; paper, or the printed page; crayons, markers or colored pencils.
What size does it print?
US Letter (8.5 by 11 inches). Use Print this page or Download PDF above. On A4 paper, choose “Fit to page” in the print settings.
Can kids draw the chicken monster without printing the page?
Yes. Draw on any paper and copy one step at a time from the screen. Classroom mode shows one step at a time, full screen.
For teachers: grade, timing and standards
Grades K–2, about 15 minutes. Step-by-step drawing, easy level.
National Core Arts Standards (visual arts)
- VA:Cr2 Organize and develop artistic ideas and work: students build drawing skills by following a sequence of steps.
- VA:Cr3 Refine and complete artistic work: students add their own details, expressions and color to finish the character.
See every lesson by standard, plus the math in grid drawing, on the arts standards map.
Copies: print as many as your class needs. Use classroom mode above to show one step at a time on your board. More in the teacher resources, the Monsters hub and our no-prep sub plans.
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Take the idea into a book
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